For centuries, it was widely believed among scholars that the Gospel of Matthew was the first Gospel to have been written:
Wikipedia -- Augustinian Hypothesis
Since the mid-1800s, however, most scholars have come to accept Marcan priority, with both the authors of Matthew and Luke copying from Mark's Gospel:
Wikipedia -- Marcan Priority
The following text is, however, not to be found in either Matthew or Luke:
Of course, one must wonder if the Angel really did visit Mary, the supposed mother of Jesus, how she could have ever drawn the conclusion that her son had "lost it"??
The tradition that Mark recorded is almost certainly authentic, in that it is early, and per the criterion of "embarrassment", it is likely historical. It would also explain why Jesus, after going to Jerusalem, "stood out", by being an audacious, eccentric preacher, which is why both the Jewish and Roman authorities noticed him, and ultimately, had him arrested and then executed.
Wikipedia -- Augustinian Hypothesis
Since the mid-1800s, however, most scholars have come to accept Marcan priority, with both the authors of Matthew and Luke copying from Mark's Gospel:
Wikipedia -- Marcan Priority
The following text is, however, not to be found in either Matthew or Luke:
Quote:When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, "He is out of his mind." (Mark 3:21)
Of course, one must wonder if the Angel really did visit Mary, the supposed mother of Jesus, how she could have ever drawn the conclusion that her son had "lost it"??
The tradition that Mark recorded is almost certainly authentic, in that it is early, and per the criterion of "embarrassment", it is likely historical. It would also explain why Jesus, after going to Jerusalem, "stood out", by being an audacious, eccentric preacher, which is why both the Jewish and Roman authorities noticed him, and ultimately, had him arrested and then executed.
